Reading High School event supports students

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By Andy Barrand

Hillsdale.net - Hillsdale, MI

By Andy Barrand

Posted Dec. 11, 2012 at 9:15 AM

By Andy Barrand

Posted Dec. 11, 2012 at 9:15 AM

Hillsdale, Mich.

andy.barrand@hillsdale.net

READING — The general purpose room at Reading High School was filled Saturday with a wide variety of holiday gifts during the school’s Holiday Shopping Open House. The event, in its first year, was sponsored by the class of 2015. It was the idea of Reading High School teacher Karen Wiler. “The students quickly came aboard after coming up with the idea,” Wiler said. “Once we have an idea they are always willing to help.” Wiler came up with the idea as a way to raise money for the school’s class fund, which helps to pay for different activities at the school. Those activities include graduation expenses, the senior trip, prom and other events throughout the year. The event included over 20 vendors selling a wide variety of items. The Reading High School Athletic Department sold new and used jerseys and apparel. The class of 2015 held a bake sale and the seventh-graders sold apparel. “It was neat because other school organizations were able to raise profits as well,” said Wiler. Wiler said the event is just another way students can connect with the community while helping to fund events at the school. Fifteen to 20 sophomores helped make the event a success. “I think it was a win-win for our class and the community,” Wiler said. “Everyone was really positive and really liked the event. I hope to see it grow in the future. She said the class is looking to host a spaghetti dinner and silent auction this spring to help raise funds. “I want to thank all the local vendors and community members who came out to support Reading Schools and the class of 2015,” Wiler said.